Chiropractic Massage Therapy
Deep Tissue Massage
Unlike gentle massage techniques designed primarily for relaxation, deep tissue massage uses slow, firm pressure to target deeper layers of muscles and connective tissue. Similar to Swedish massage but more intense, it helps release chronic tension, lower stress hormones, improve circulation, and boost mood by stimulating oxytocin and serotonin.
What can a deep tissue massage treat?
Deep tissue massage is especially helpful for addressing specific problem areas after injuries such as falls or whiplash. It is commonly used to treat:● Chronic pain● Fibromyalgia● Injured muscles● Limited mobility● Postural issues● Sciatica● Osteoarthritis
What can you expect during a deep tissue massage?
Before your session, a trained massage therapist will discuss your symptoms, injury history, and goals. Each massage is tailored to your needs, focusing on the stiff or painful areas causing concern.
This technique works by breaking down muscle adhesions that form from injury or chronic tension. Through slow strokes and deep, targeted pressure applied across the muscle fibers, it relaxes tight tissue and reduces pain.
Some discomfort during the massage is normal, and you should communicate with your therapist about pressure levels. Mild soreness may occur the following day, but typically resolves within 24 hours. Applying ice to tender areas may help.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone massage is a deeply soothing and gentle therapy that delivers many of the benefits of deep tissue work—without the intensity. Using smooth, heated basalt stones, this technique helps loosen tight muscles, promote relaxation, and allow the therapist to work more effectively with minimal discomfort.
What can you expect during a hot stone massage?
During the session, warmed stones are placed on key areas such as the spine, palms, or between the toes, and may also be used as massage tools. Their steady heat increases circulation, eases tension, and creates a comforting, therapeutic warmth that many clients love.
What can a hot stone massage treat?
Hot stone massage can help reduce stress, improve relaxation, and may even ease symptoms of conditions like insomnia, arthritis, and mild depression. It’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking calm, warmth, and gentle relief.
Prenatal Massage
Attending to the unique needs of expectant mothers is the focus of every prenatal massage. Certified prenatal massage therapists are specially trained to use safe, gentle techniques that ease common pregnancy discomforts while protecting both mother and baby.
How does prenatal massage work?
Prenatal massage is performed with the mother fully supported by cushions and pillows to ensure comfort and reduce strain on the lower back and pelvis. This positioning keeps pressure off sensitive areas and helps the therapist work safely and effectively.
The techniques used are intentionally light—deep tissue pressure is avoided for safety. Certain areas of the body are also avoided, while extra care is given to spots most affected by pregnancy, such as the lower back, hips, legs, and feet.What are the benefits of prenatal massage?
Prenatal massage offers many benefits. It provides soothing physical and emotional relief, helping reduce stress, anxiety, swelling, lower back pain, leg cramps, and headaches. Many expectant mothers find it to be a deeply comforting and therapeutic experience.
Is prenatal massage safe for everyone?
Most women with normal, low-risk pregnancies can safely enjoy prenatal massage. Those with high-risk pregnancies should consult their doctor or midwife before beginning treatment.
Relaxation Massage
Relaxation massage is indulgent, soothing, and designed to melt away stress. While it’s not a therapeutic treatment, its calming effects offer meaningful benefits for your body, mind, and spirit. This gentle technique focuses on easing tension and promoting deep relaxation—making it the perfect escape from a busy week.
How does relaxation massage work?
Sessions are typically held in a warm, calming environment with soft lighting and relaxing music. You’ll lie comfortably on a massage table, draped for privacy, while your therapist customizes the pressure and techniques to your preferences. Light kneading and smooth strokes are used to relax the muscles of the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and feet. Many clients pair this service with aromatherapy for a complete sensory experience.
What are the benefits of relaxation massage?
After a relaxation massage, you should feel refreshed, peaceful, and restored. Drinking plenty of water afterward is recommended to help rehydrate the body and support overall wellness.
Sports Massage
Originally developed to help athletes perform their best, sports massage has become a popular way to treat sports-related injuries and improve mobility. This targeted therapy focuses on specific problem areas—like sore shoulders after a round of golf or a tight hamstring before a race. Because sports massage therapists understand athletic strain and injury, they can help reduce pain, speed recovery, and restore full range of motion.
What are the four types of sports massage?
Sports massage includes four main types, each chosen based on your discomfort and upcoming activities:
● Pre-event massage uses invigorating techniques to warm up key muscles, boost circulation, and prepare your body for peak performance.● Post-event massage helps you cool down, ease soreness, and prevent stiffness after intense activity.● Restorative massage supports athletes during training, keeping muscles flexible, warm, and less prone to injury.● Rehabilitative massage targets existing injuries to improve circulation, restore mobility, and speed healing.Who can benefit from a sports massage?
For anyone who stays active, adding sports massage every week or two can be an effective way to maintain comfort, prevent injury, and enhance performance.
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage offers the perfect blend of relaxation and therapeutic relief, making it an ideal choice for first-time clients. With gentle pressure and smooth, flowing strokes, it helps ease muscle tension, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation.
What can you expect during a Swedish massage?
Performed on a comfortable massage table with the client draped for privacy, this technique uses light oils and a variety of movements—from gliding and kneading to stretching and tapping—to soothe the body.
Pressure can be tailored from light to firm based on your comfort and goals. Communicating your preferences ensures the most relaxing and effective experience.What are the benefits of a Swedish massage?
Beyond its calming benefits, Swedish massage boosts oxygen flow, improves circulation, reduces muscle toxins, and increases flexibility while easing everyday tension.
Thai Massage
Thai massage has been valued for centuries for its energizing and restorative benefits, and it’s now becoming popular in the West for its unique approach. Often described as “assisted yoga,” this therapy uses guided stretching to release tension and promote deep relaxation while also boosting energy.
What can you expect during a Thai massage?
Performed on a padded floor mat, Thai massage is done fully clothed in comfortable attire, and no oils are used. Instead, the therapist uses their hands, knees, feet, and body weight to gently guide clients through a series of stretches and poses that ease tight muscles and enhance flexibility.
What are the benefits of a Thai massage?
This style of massage not only relieves stress but also improves circulation, increases range of motion, and leaves many clients feeling mentally centered, balanced, and renewed.